Luke 22:44

and so his sweat became like drops of blood, running down to the ground.

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In The King James Version

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

In Context

43Then an Angel appeared to him from heaven, strengthening him. And being in agony, he prayed more intensely;

45And when he had risen up from prayer and had gone to his disciples, he found them sleeping out of sorrow.

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Cross References

Genesis 32:24he remained alone. And behold, a man wrestled with him until morning.

Psalms 130:1A Canticle in steps: of David. O Lord, my heart has not been exalted, and my eyes have not been raised up. Neither have I walked in greatness, nor in wonders beyond me.

Isaiah 53:10But it was the will of the Lord to crush him with infirmity. If he lays down his life because of sin, he will see offspring with long lives, and the will of the Lord will be directed by his hand.

Lamentations 3:53SADE. My life has fallen into a pit, and they have placed a stone over me.

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:40-47

The Agony in the Garden. 39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he… Read the whole commentary →

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